Storyboards

=**Storyboards**=

Page created by Debbi Badgley


 * __Definition:__**

According to the University of Houston’s Education department, “a storyboard is a written or graphical representation of the all of the elements that will be included in a digital story.” A storyboard is often created to organize thoughts and elements of the story, such as images, text, narration, music, and transitions that will be used in the storyboard. These elements are arranged in the storyboard and can be organize and re-arrange until author is happy with results.


 * __Impact and Best Practices for Teachers:__**
 * Storyboards can be "low-tech", paper and pencil, or "high tech" use of digital or computer aided drawing tools.
 * The use of a storyboard can help weak readers’ comprehension skills and engage reluctant readers’ and writers.
 * Storyboard can be used for differentiated instruction for all learners.
 * Students who learn how to use a storyboard will be better prepared for several professions.
 * Use of a storyboard helps students visualize story. Some people can work from written words only, but many people benefit from a combination of writing and images.
 * Use of a storyboard assists when work with others. It assures that everyone has a shared vision of the project.
 * The use of a storyboard helps students see any holes in their plans. Storyboarding teaches how to plan during visual learning assignment.

There are many other great ways that storyboards can be used in the classroom, the “Why Use Storyboards” article have several other suggestions for a teacher.


 * __Annotated Web Links__**

To further explore Digital Storyboards please look at the following links.

Educational uses of Digital Storytelling, on the University of Houston, Education website, covers what storyboards are, tips in using, putting a storyboard together, and how to use digital storyboards.

“Planning for Learning: Why Use a Storyboard ,” written by Penn State, gives a clear rationale and basic information about storyboards.

//An award-winning eLearning designer Kevin Thorn’s article entitled, “// The Art of Storyboarding,” explains the history and art of storyboarding.

eLearn Hub article entitled, “What is a Storyboard” gives a teacher’s perspective on the use of storyboards for learning.

“Success is in the Planning: Storyboard Video Projects” is an article giving a lot of information for a teacher when incorporating a storyboard video project in their curriculum.

This YouTube video is an example of storyboard. It was created by a first grade teacher, as an model to video project assignment for her class.

"10 Great Tools for Storyboards" is a blog posting review different storyboard tools.

Storyboard That is another storyboard tool that students can use to create digital storyboards.